Raw Materials Planning Manager

WHY JOIN BELLA+CANVAS? BELLA+CANVAS is the brand behind the T-Shirt movement. Headquartered in Los Angeles, we are the largest manufacturer of premium wholesale apparel in North America. Specializing in high quality, fashion-forward styles, we provide blank garments to decorators, promotional distributors, and brands all over the world. At BELLA+CANVAS, we're all about providing a place where the entrepreneurial spirit thrives. It’s a collaborative environment where everyone has a voice and great ideas can come from anyone. We seek to ignite the BE DIFFERENT mentality throughout the organization.  OVERVIEW We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Raw Materials Planning Manager to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of fabric and raw material procurement. This role is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material flow, from mill to production, by balancing demand forecasting, inventory management, and supplier partnerships. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage high-volume core fabric programs, and proactively aligns sourcing decisions with production and business needs.   RESPONSIBILITIES Sourcing & Purchasing   Source and procure fabrics and raw materials aligned with product and production needs   Manage relationships with domestic and offshore mills, ensuring quality, reliability, and scalability   Negotiate pricing, capacity, lead times, and MOQs to support margin and production goals   Partner with product development and technical teams on fabric approvals and performance standards   Planning & Inventory Management   Develop and manage raw material forecasts based on demand plans, sales trends, and production schedules   Own fabric capacity planning with mills to support both replenishment and new production needs and minimize stockouts   Monitor inventory levels, aging stock, and excess/obsolete materials   Align material planning with production schedules and capacity constraints   Execution & Coordination   Issue and track purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery of materials   Partner closely with production, planning, and logistics teams to align material flow with factory schedules   Drive replenishment strategies for high-volume basics (e.g., jersey, fleece, rib)   Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (delays, shortages, quality issues)   Analysis & Reporting   Analyze fabric consumption, usage trends, and cost drivers   Track KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory turns, and material cost variance   Provide recommendations to optimize sourcing strategies and inventory efficiency   Maintain accurate data in ERP/PLM systems for materials, orders, and inventory   REQUIREMENTS   Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Textiles, Fashion, or related field (preferred but not required)   4–7+ years of experience in fabric sourcing, raw materials planning, or apparel supply chain roles   Strong understanding of textile construction, lead times, and sourcing processes   Experience managing high-volume replenishment programs   Strong negotiation and vendor management experience   Experience in apparel or activewear manufacturing preferred Familiarity with ERP/MRP/PLM systems (e.g., FDM4, Anaplan, Centric, etc.)   Knowledge of global sourcing and logistics timelines   The base salary range for this position is $100,000-$120,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits. Please review our company California Job Applicant Privacy Policy  HERE .